Ava Charney-Danysh, MFT

Years ago, I decided I would try psychotherapy to deal with anger issues that were affecting my relationship with my new romantic partner and with profound career dissatisfaction that was really getting me down. I tried several other therapists. They were cold and distant, and it didn’t seem like they cared at all. Then I found Ava. Instantly I knew she was the right therapist for me. She succeeds at being both very professional and also warm and caring. She is culturally sensitive, which was very important to me, and a really good listener — she actually remembers things I say from session to session, unlike other therapists! Our sessions are always useful and truly therapeutic.
Most importantly, she’s provided me with tools to improve my life and my relationships outside of our sessions. Ava has helped me grow into a more emotionally stable person with greater compassion for others and for myself. I am so grateful for how she has helped me! And she is truly a pleasure to know. Selecting a psychotherapist or counselor is highly individual, but I definitely recommend Ava for anyone seeking a thoughtful, supportive, sensitive, talented therapist.
The address on the listing, by the way, is wrong — she’s now on Solano Avenue in Albany.

Extremely Intelligent yet down to earth and never condescending. Always ethical and makes consistently fair use of client’s responsibility toward treatment contract as a dynamic tool for practical life improvement. Ever warm and encouraging but with a constant objective frankness that seems to keep in focus the client’s ultimate best interests.
A true mensch.